Pawsitive Practice Training

Specialties

Specializing in the following: family friendly in-​home training, basic and advanced obedience; dog reactivity, fear, and aggression behavior modification through force-​free, science-​based methods and working closely with families to solve dog issues in and around the home. No shock, no choke, no jerk, no spray. We are so good at what we do that we don’t need to use force or fear tactics to get reliable behavior. Our methods are approved and endorsed by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior.

Classes also available through The Barker Lounge (Alpharetta); Loving Hands Animal Clinic and Pet Resort (Alpharetta); Tiger Tails Animal Hospital (Duluth).

History

Established in 2010.

This company was born from the need to bring positive reinforcement training into the homes of families in the Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell, and Milton areas.

Meet the Business Owner

Lisa M.

Business Owner

Lisa Matthews, Education Specialist (Ed.S.), is a Nationally Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Modification Specialist (CPDT-​KA). Lisa Matthews has been teaching students of all ages for over a decade. Her love for animals and a strong cognitive science background propelled her into the world of dog training in early 2009. A college background in learning theory combined with training at The Pat Miller Academy and a year long internship under the guidance of a positive reinforcement mentor inspired Lisa to start her own pet dog training company, Pawsitive Practice Training. Lisa specializes in teaching owners to read their dogs’ body language, make critical environmental observations, and use positive reinforcement techniques to influence canine behavior while deepening the animal/​human bond. In 2012, Lisa caught the eye of Victoria Stilwell and was asked to join her international team of trainers (VSPDT’s) who offer training all over the world via Skype.